Yuri Gagarin Comes to the United States

Yuri Gagarin was the first man to orbit the Earth on April 12, 1961. This sculpture was created to honor the cosmonaut. This sculpture has been placed in Russia and a duplicate has been made for The United States.

Sculpture of Yuri Gagarin

STUDENTS
Ask your relatives, do they remember when Yuri Gagarin and Neil Armstrong made these milestones of accomplishments?

Why do they think these accomplishments were so important? Feel free to log in on this blog and let us know what you think.

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STUDENTS

Watch the journey of sculptor Bridgette Mongeon and learn about the history of space. Feel free to weigh in with your comments and thoughts.

TEACHERS

Use the images and blog posts on this site to encourage students participation in learning about space.
PEN PALES
Any classrooms in Russia want to meet students studying space in America? Let's meet here.